Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dongzhi Story

Ages 3 to 6

A vibrant picture book about Dongzhì, the Chinese winter solstice holiday, celebrating hope, renewal, and family.

It’s Dongzhì, the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Weiwei’s family has moved to a new place, where instead of hummingbirds, palm trees, and chrysanthemum bushes, all she sees is a blanket of snow. This frozen place feels nothing like home.

But Dongzhì is all about finding warmth through togetherness, even amid the cold and darkness. As Yeye reminds Weiwei, soon, spring will return. And until it does, celebrating together with family can make anywhere feel like home.

This heartfelt picture book from Michelle Jing Chan introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter.

About the Author

Michelle Jing Chan is a queer Chinese American illustrator who grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Books she has illustrated include Goodnight Sounds; Moonlight Memories; Lunar New Year; Stay Angry, Little Girl; and Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School. www.michellejingchan.com